Exclusive Video: Kate Young Brings Old Hollywood Glamour to Target

According to Kate Young, the stylist-turned-designer is "bringing her red-carpet magic to the real woman" through her upcoming Target collection. As announced, her collection of apparel and accessories for the mega retailer launches on April 14 and the campaign (starring faces like Leigh Lezark and Nathalie Love) just dropped. We have the exclusive video of Young styling the lookbook as well as a quick Q&A with her about what we can expect from this affordable, chic collab.

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ELLE: Can you tell us a little about your inspiration for the collection?

Kate Young: I have always been inspired by the magic of old Hollywood glamour and as a red-carpet stylist, I get the privilege to work with some of the most beautiful clothing in the world. It has been a long-time dream of mine to design an affordable collection that allows all women to shop special occasion dresses and feel that special magic that comes with getting dressed up.

ELLE: How did your background as a stylist influence your designs?

KY: As a stylist, I work very closely with designers on the creation, styling, and fitting of their collections—so I have been exposed to the design process for many years. The Kate Young for Target collection reflects my design aesthetic and vision of old Hollywood glamour.

ELLE: Why did you decide to collaborate with Target?

KY: I've worked with Target as a stylist for years! During an appearance on the Today show in 2012, I shared my dream of creating an affordable line of apparel for women who love fashion. Shortly after the segment aired, Target approached me about doing an entire collection and I immediately loved the idea. Target is known for their ability to create collections that are both on-trend and affordable, which has always been a dream of mine. I'm thrilled to be able to introduce my collection to an entirely new audience.